Which documents are required for a Category A air shipment?

Which documents are required for a Category A air shipment?

• A. Air Waybill, or shipping label, Shipper's Declaration, itemized contents
• B. Air Waybill, Shipper's Declaration, and hazard class label
• C. Shipper's Declaration, itemized contents, and packing slip
• D. Air Waybill, Shipper's Declaration, and packing list

Answer: (A)

For Category A infectious substances shipped by air, the necessary paperwork includes a transport document (Air Waybill, or a carrier’s shipping label where applicable), a Shipper’s Declaration for dangerous goods, and an itemized contents description. The Air Waybill serves as the contract of carriage and shows shipment details. The Shipper’s Declaration confirms the dangerous goods have been properly classified, packed, marked, and documented according to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. An itemized contents list provides a clear breakdown of what is inside the package, aiding handling, screening, and emergency response. A hazard class label is a labeling/marking requirement, not a document. A packing slip or packing list is not part of the required dangerous goods transport documents for this scenario.

For Category A infectious substances shipped by air, the necessary paperwork includes a transport document (Air Waybill, or a carrier’s shipping label where applicable), a Shipper’s Declaration for dangerous goods, and an itemized contents description. The Air Waybill serves as the contract of carriage and shows shipment details. The Shipper’s Declaration confirms the dangerous goods have been properly classified, packed, marked, and documented according to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. An itemized contents list provides a clear breakdown of what is inside the package, aiding handling, screening, and emergency response.

A hazard class label is a labeling/marking requirement, not a document. A packing slip or packing list is not part of the required dangerous goods transport documents for this scenario.